Lithe and open-textured, with polished tannins around a silky core of boysenberry and red plum fruit, picking up wet earth notes as the finish lingers. Drink now through 2013. 345 cases made. -HS

Ripe, almost jammy, but this stays on the fresh side, offering a silky texture and flavors of raspberry and plum that last on the finish. Drink now through 2011. 344 cases made. -HS

Lean and tight, with a vinegary edge to the spicy dark berry flavors. Syrah with Viognier. Drink now. 251 cases made. -HS

Dark, plummy and very spicy, this excellent wine shows the lifted streak of citrus that seems to characterize Yakima Valley Syrahs. Penetrating and deep, its compact fruits are loaded with interesting citrus/floral highlights, and hints of exotic perfumes and powders. Long, seductive and exotic, finishing with a lick of sealing wax. ——P.G.(6/1/2006)—— 93

Broad and juicy. A lively mouthful of ripe berry, sweet spice and something like peach, mingling beautifully on the long, open-textured finish. Cofermented with 8 percent Viognier. Drink now through 2010. 225 cases made. -HS